I mean not to sound discouraging but the DGAC will look for the slightest and minor thing to deny you such a request.
back in 2001 a french mate of mine who trained with me and obtained a UK issue JAR license, was denied a request for validation and the DGAC claimed that part of his training which was done in Australia wasn't in accordance with the JAR requirements.
he had a good opportunity with a Charter outfit in France as he had some good connections.
At the end i think the French are digging their own grave, The UK and other JAA companies won't consider French Issue JAR license holders although not in an explicit manner
It is sad to see French air carriers failing, so where to for their Pilot ?
Most are too arrogant to look for jobs in other EU states, they rather earn unemployment and wait in France
This same guy is now working in Spain and two others with UK licenses working in UK and Finland.
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